TOWN OF PERTH May 1, :30 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Fagan, Councilman Korona, Councilman Lewandowski, Councilman Betz, and Councilman Kowalczyk

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1 TOWN OF PERTH May 1, :30 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Fagan, Councilman Korona, Councilman Lewandowski, Councilman Betz, and Councilman Kowalczyk ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk, Judith English; Deputy Town Clerk, Joseph McCoski; Town Attorney, Carmel Greco Esq.; Town Historian, Sylvia Zierak; Former Town Supervisor, Valerie Orlowski; William McCoski; and Kim Ilnicki with her granddaughter Ava Ilnicki. Supervisor Fagan opened the Meeting at 6:30 p.m. A salute to the flag was held and a moment of silent prayer observed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular Town Board Meeting held on April 5, 2018 were offered for approval by Councilman Korona and seconded by Councilman Lewandowski. All were in COMMUNICATIONS The communications as listed on the Agenda are filed in the Town Clerk s Office where they are available for anyone who wishes to see them. UPDATE FROM STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Korona reported for Buildings that the mowers used for the Town Hall Fields have been serviced by H&M. There are some big potholes in the parking lot at the Town Hall Complex. Groundskeeper, Robert Nolan, worked on the lot yesterday to see what he could do to help fix the situation. Councilman Korona stated that he would call Highway Superintendent, David Dopp, and see if he could do some patching in the lot. Supervisor Fagan stated that he would try to put paving the driveway and parking lot in the Town s budget for next year. 1

2 Councilman Lewandowski read the report from Recreation Supervisor, Lisa Wallace regarding the summer program for the Town of Perth, a copy of which will be filed with these minutes. There are about 65 children signed up for T-Ball this season, which starts on Friday, May 11 th. Ms. Wallace is once again requesting that the playground equipment that was purchased 2 years ago be put up before the Summer Camp starts. Supervisor Fagan stated that Joseph Passino has said in the past that he would be willing to assist in installing the equipment. Also, Groundskeeper, Robert Nolan, will be asked to help. The Town of Broadalbin will not be holding a Youth Commission Program again this year, so as a result the Town of Perth will probably have additional children signing up. Broadalbin did agree to pay for a second bus if it was needed for field trips. Councilman Betz stated that he has started preparations for the Memorial Day Service at the Town Hall Complex. He has spoken with Pastor Mark Appell to consolidate the plans for the participation of the Perth Bible Church in the ceremony. Councilman Betz also stated that Jessie Brooks, Valedictorian for the Broadalbin-Perth High School will speak at the event. Councilman Betz also read the Assessor s Report, a copy of which will be filed with these minutes. The Assessor stated that Grievance Day will be on Tuesday May 22 nd from 4 till 8 p.m. The assessment is in place, and the exemption granted on the Solar Farm on Route 30. There has been no paperwork for any PILOT on this property. Perhaps the Town should look into this. Councilman Kowalczyk reported for the Highway Department that all of the garbage in the Town was not picked up today because the employees were busy helping with the removal of several large locust trees on Calderwood Road. Councilman Kowalczyk wanted the Town Board to think about having the Highway Department service the Town s lawn mowers next year. He said that they could be brought down to the Highway Garage at the end of the mowing season, and the Highway employees could work on them during the winter when they have the time. 2

3 Town Attorney, Carmel Greco Esq., stated that the Town s legal work is up to date. He asked if the Town Board has had a chance to look over the drug policy for the Town of Perth, and the only one who had done so was Councilman Betz. Councilman Betz stated that it was his opinion that the policy just needed to be updated to include a test for opioids. Attorney Greco asked if they would please look it over before the next meeting to be held June 7 th. Supervisor Fagan stated that he has not yet finished the Annual Update Document for the Town. He said that he will finish it soon. He is getting caught up on his County work. The Tryon Park is looking better. There is still more work to be done to make it more attractive to potential clients. Councilman Kowalczyk asked if Vireo, the only industry located in the Park, is paying any taxes; and Supervisor Fagan stated that they are. Councilman Kowalczyk asked Supervisor Fagan if the Town was making any money on the solar farms that are going up. Supervisor Fagan stated that the property that the solar panels are installed on is still taxed, however they are not paying any tax on the investment of the solar energy installation. New York State says that the capital investment is exempt unless the County has set up a PILOT program to address this issue. Fulton County has set up such a program but the company that installed the panels on Route 30 in the Town of Perth escaped signing an agreement because the PILOT was not finalized before they got their permits. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION # 52- AWARD BID FOR PAVING 2018 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Perth awards the bid for the Town of Perth 2018 paving to Callanan Industries Inc. at $51.47 per ton in place. 3

4 DISCUSSION Councilman Kowalczyk stated that the Highway Department should make sure the roads to be paved have their ditches taken care of before the paving starts. Offered by: Councilman Korona Seconded by: Councilman Betz RESOLUTION # 53- AUTHORIZE ASSESSOR TO HIRE A CLERK BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Perth authorizes the Assessor to hire a clerk for Grievance Day, May 22, 2018 at a salary of $75.00 for the day. Offered by: Councilman Lewandowski Seconded by: Councilman Kowalczyk RESOLUTION #54- APPRECIATION EXPRESSED TO JOSEPH MCCOSKI BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Perth expresses its appreciation to Joseph McCoski for his many years of service to the Town of Perth on the occasion of his 90 th birthday. The complete text of this Resolution will be filed with these minutes. DISCUSSION: Supervisor Fagan read the entire resolution honoring Mr. McCoski, and presented a framed copy of it to him, which was signed by the entire Town Board; followed by applause from those present. 4

5 Offered by: Councilman Lewandowski Seconded by: Councilman Betz RESOLUTION #55- AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FOR MEMORIAL DAY BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Perth authorizes the expenditure of the amount of $ for the Town of Perth Memorial day Ceremony, and for the flags to be placed on the graves of the Veterans buried in the Perth Cemetery; to be paid to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8690: to be charged to Account A Celebrations Contractual. Offered by: Councilman Lewandowski Seconded by: Councilman Betz RESOLUTION # 56- AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF BILLS ON ABSTRACT #5-18 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Perth authorizes the payment of bills on abstract # as follows: Prepaid $17, Highway $9, General $39, Offered by: Councilman Korona Seconded by: Councilman Lewandowski Each Councilman indicated their approval by signing each voucher. 5

6 With all of the business concluded for the evening a motion was made by Councilman Lewandowski at 7:23 p.m. to close the Meeting and seconded by Councilman Betz; all were in favor: Motion carried. The next meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Perth will be held on Thursday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Complex, 1849 County Highway 107, Perth, NY. Respectfully submitted, Judith English Perth Town Clerk 6